Registered Nurse (RN) -Oncology Svcs-PRN - Weekend Shift

Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion. PRIMARY PURPOSE Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with established protocols and multidisciplinary plan of care utilizing independent, dependent, and interdependent interventions to restore stability, prevent complications, and achieve and maintain optimal patient responses for all patients through patient centered/patient valued care. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS Education: - Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Experience: - Must have six months of oncology experience. Equivalent Experience: - None. Certification/Registration/Licensure:- Must have current, valid RN license or temporary RN license with the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license. - Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following: o American Heart Association o American Red Cross Rescuer o Military Training Network. - Must have Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification within six months after placement in role. Skills or Special Abilities:- Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards. - Establishes access and maintains central line devices and peripheral intravenous access. - Demonstrates an understanding and practical approach to patient safety for care delivery for cancer patients. - Administers chemotherapy, blood products, IV medications, and biological agents in a safe manner. - Validates accurate chemotherapy doses. - Demonstrates knowledge of specific conditions, including disease and treatment therapies for the cancer population. - Exercises independent judgment in providing nursing care. - Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills. - Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. - May be required to communicate effectively, via the overhead paging system. - Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors. - As applicable, will be required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for specialty care area. Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.Nearest Major Market: Dallas Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth Job Segment: Oncology, Registered Nurse, Nursing, Patient Care, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare

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